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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 647.19 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 647.19 and 294.31 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 647.19 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/647.19 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 647.19 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 190,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472.87/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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